Education
Career and Technical Student Organizations
Overview
Student leadership organizations were established with the commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. In addition to offering a wide variety of specific career and technical training, CTE integrates student leadership elements, which complements student participation in these courses and programs. The term ”Career and Technical Student Organizations” (CTSOs) means an organization for individuals enrolled in a career and technical education program that engages in leadership activities as an integral part of the instructional program.
Educators Rising is the CTSO for students in the:
- K-12: Teaching as a Profession Pathway
FCCLA is the CTSO for students in the:
- Pre-K: Early Childhood Education Pathway
Educators Rising
Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession.
National
Nationally, there are 25,000 members in 1,016 chapters.
Utah
In Utah, there are 571 members in 112 chapters.
Calendar
Educators Rising State Officer Application
We are thrilled you have decided to apply to be an Educators Rising Utah State Officer
for the 2026-2027 school year. Educators Rising Utah is an amazing student lead organization
that helps students prepare for excellence in their education and career. Please submit
the following with your application:
- A 30-second campaign video on "Why I Want to Be an Educators Rising State Officer?"
- A wallet size photo
- An unofficial transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- One letter of recommendation from your Educator Rising advisor
Educators Rising Fall Leadership Conference
September 22, 2026
Utah State University - Logan Utah
Educators Rising State Conference
March 5, 2027
Utah Valley University - Orem, Utah
Online Registration Coming
Educators Rising National Conference
June 17-20, 2027
Greater Columbus Convention Center - Columbus, Ohio
Online Registration (Educators Rising)
Contact
Becky Sagers
State Advisor | Email
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA provides students with opportunities attain knowledge, skills, and leadership characteristics necessary to succeed in life, as well as promoting personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education.
National
Nationally, there are 260,219 members in over 5,410 chapters.
Utah
Utah has 2,816 members in 131 chapters.
Contact
Aubrey Turnbow
State Advisor | Email